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May 18, 2019May 20, 2019

Eurovision in Tel Aviv: Boycott, Divest, Sanction

or years, I’ve hosted a Eurovision watching party. I have sent my sms. “Twelve points go to…” is a seasonal catch phrase among my friends. This time, it is important to hold the government of Israel accountable for its systemic atrocities against the Palestinian people and their land. Instead of the telecast, I encourage y’all to support Palestinian music tonight. Below you will find six artists for your Palestinian playlist…

Thanks to BDS pressure, Israel is reporting worst Eurovision tourist response in contest history (an estimated 1/4 of the Lisbon crowds last year)! The hospitality and restaurant industry is prepping for massive losses. To make matters worse/clearer, the broadcaster released a much-criticized “satirical” promo shamelessly exploiting military aggression, sex tourism, and other “myths”. As I shared in my Tel Aviv Fashion Week divestment piece, we must continue to follow the news as Palestine fights for freedom from occupation, to advocate policy change via various Boycott-Divest-Sanction strategies and to support relief efforts on the ground. Now, enjoy some awesome Palestinian music!

This annual multi-day event in Ramallah brings together the best of the Palestinian music scene with international festival organizers, venue bookers and producers. You can browse their archives to discover more Palestinian artists!